Migrants' 'American dream' turns to nightmare For many Latin Americans, the "American dream" refers to making the risky trip north to a new, safe and hopefully prosperous life in the United States. For Olga Lopez, a 36-year-old Honduran, the dream became an unforgettable nightmare when she saw her 10-year-old daughter Jennifer drown in the waves off Mexico. Jennifer is one of scores of Central Americans who have died this year along the often dangerous trail to the United States. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES